Reading this book convinced me to go to work in Catholic education. Before you even get to the long statistical analysis of student performance in Catholic schools, the book includes a nice history of Catholic schools in the United States, which, as a Catholic school parent but never a student, I found fascinating and, in a way, evangelizing for me.

The statistical analysis gives proof to the claims of solid performance of Catholic school students, and it gives lie to criticisms that Catholic schools shortchange minority and disadvantaged students--those students tend to perform better in Catholic schools than in other schools, the study finds.

Among the reasons for the success of Catholic schools, the book suggests the following: expectations of student success, individual attention, and a supportive environment and community that is created by students, staff, and parents.

For supporters or critics of Catholic schools, this is an important book.

this book is an absolutely oustanding modern-day treatise on some of the wide array of agricultural genetic and aseatic diversity among cows and cow relatives. Scour the earth for this book. Now. Or, at least, that's the best advice I can give to anyone ;>

Loved this book and I am an adult.As a grandmother who has many books for my grandchildren to read ,I can feel free to have this book right out on the coffee table for them to pick up.It is good and I say good for the kids of today to read with all their mixed up feelings about devorce in their families. Am turning my copy over to the local library for other children to read and enjoy as we have after my family has finished reading it. Bravo Valerie Hobbs ! Keep these good books coming.

I was given this book to read after 3 months of weekly counseling with my husband. It was clear to our counselor that my stepdaughter was being programmed and brainwashed for the past 14 years by her mother and step-father of 14 years. (I've been in her life for the past 8 years).

What I read was very disturbing in that it hit home in so many places. The process and definitions were clear and easily identifiable.

The book helped me understand what's been going on and how it happened. In our case the history has been many many years and the programmers'/ brainwashers' support group includes the mother, stepfather, half and step-siblings and grand- parents (among others).

I suspect that this behavior is very common in divorce situations (with children) in varying degrees. This book should be given to all parents who separate/divorce in hopes that they do better by their children and work together to put their children first.

yum..........Now if only my kids will be more adventures when it comes to eating coconuts. They are terrific..the smell and the taste are exotic.

I set this book aside for a few days, before reading the last chapter, because I simply didn't want it to end! In each chapter, Steve and Valerie Bell introduce you to new friends who tell heart their heart-wrenching, inspirational, and instructive stories. I came away from this book with new eyes to see what faith and love really look like when tested by tragedy, disappointment and fear. Steve and Valerie: PLEASE write a sequel! How about a Volume 2?

I have used this book and shared it with many.
It has encouraged my family to create several books.
As a result, we have displayed our books in local libraries twice.
I recommend this book highly for those who want to create family heirlooms!

I really enjoyed improving my lessons by using this book.

This excellent text covers all relevent musculoskeletal pathologies that PTs are likely to encounter in daily practice. Winkel brilliantly discusses pathology, functional examination, and treatment for all conditions. I highly recommend this resource for therapists/trainers/physicians interested in non-operative orthopedic medicine.

This book has been a lifesaver for me many times when I needed authoritative information in a hurry. If you are a teacher of astronomy--at any level from undergrad on up--you will never regret having this on your shelf! Many times, after searching in vain through half-a-dozen textbooks for some item of information, I have turned to Facts-on-File Astronomy and found the answer directly, without further ado. I believe this is a "must" for every serious teacher, student, or researcher in Astronomy and Astrophysics.